Bartlesville Public School District’s

The Bruin Weekly Email Newsletter Volume 5, Number 37...Friday, May 6, 2011...www.bps-ok.org

Oak Park to close

Special Olympics athletes set to head to Summer Games in style

The Bartlesville Public School District’s Special Olympics athletes always make their way to Stillwater in style. The annual send-off event for the team, which is due to compete in the 42nd Annual Summer Games for Special Olympics Oklahoma in Stillwater, is scheduled to be held at 7 Oak Park, which originally opened in 1956, is one of seven elementary schools within the a.m. on Wednesday morning in Bartlesville Public School District. It is the smallest of those sites with 262 students. the circle drive area outside of the front of the main Bartlesville High School building. Once again serving as the master of ceremonies will be In an emotional meeting on is the smallest of the BPSD’s seven Charlie Taraboletti, the operaelementary schools. Thursday evening, the Bartlesville tions manager for KWON 1400 Board of Education voted to close The BPSD’s state funding was AM/KYFM 100.1/KRIG 104.9 Oak Park Elementary School. cut by approximately $1.4 million FM/KPGM 1500. Expected to The decision – which was made cumulatively over the course of the be on hand for the event will during a special gathering on the last three years. The cut was actually be the BHS varsity pom squad, much deeper than that, but money Bartlesville High School campus the BHS cheerleaders, the Bruin – came as a response to continued from the federal stimulus package Brigade Marching Band, BHS cuts in state funding endured by the helped limit the damage to $1.4 milBartlesville Public School District as lion. But as BPSD officials look ahead student council members, National Honor Society students to the upcoming 2011-12 academic well as school districts throughout and various Bartlesville Public year, they are projecting a cut of Oklahoma. BPSD officials project School District, Bartlesville they can save an estimated $600,000 another $2.2 million to the district. Board of Education and BHS The full brunt of that cut will be felt annually by closing Oak Park, which officials. with an enrollment of 262 students

In midst of continued cuts to state funding, board makes difficult decision

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Members of the Madison Middle School archery team include (from left) Shalaya Crawford, Alex Dorsey, Paula Jimenez, Nathan Johnson, Hannah Jackson, Chandler Holliman, Chelsey Stull, Kolby Leib, Bryce Woodrome, Nathan Dautermann, Jarah Snyder, Marquez Wooten, Russell Boyle, Caleb Goodart, Zach Wellman, Brent Cunningham and Richard Candelaria, as well as (not pictured) coaches Sonja Jenner and Scott Gatzemeyer.

Madison archery team shoots its way to stellar achievements Newly formed squad shines at regional and state competitions, earns invitation to national event Though still a fledgling squad, the Madison Middle School archery team is already taking aim at some lofty achievements. Formed during the current 2010-11 academic year, the Madison archery team is part of the National Archery in the School Program. The squad took part in the NASP Regional Shoot in Tulsa and qualified to participate in the Oklahoma State Shoot in Oklahoma City. The team scored enough points at Oklahoma City to earn an invitation to the Eighth Annual National Archery in the Schools’ Best in the United States Tournament, which is scheduled to be held from May 13-14 in Louisville, Ky. While an estimated 7,000 students from throughout the country are expected to compete in Louisville, the Madison squad unfortunately won’t be able to make this

year’s event. Still the squad is expected to take aim at another berth next year. The Madison archery team is a product of the Madison physical education department and is one of a myriad of clubs which have been formed at Madison to encourage students to stay connected to their school. Studies show that students who stay connected to their school community through extracurricular activities – such as involvement in clubs – are likely to stay on the path toward graduation and not be tempted to drop out. The Madison archery team is comprised of student team members Shalaya Crawford, Alex Dorsey, Paula Jimenez, Nathan Johnson, Hannah Jackson, Chandler Holliman, Chelsey Stull, Kolby Leib, Bryce Woodrome, Nathan Dautermann, Jarah Snyder, Marquez Wooten, Russell Boyle, Caleb Goodart, Zach Wellman, Brent Cunningham and Richard Candelaria, as well as coaches Sonja Jenner and Scott Gatzemeyer, both of whom are P.E. teachers at the school. Woodrome finished seventh in the middle school boys division at state. The Oklahoma City-based event – which took place on March 23 – featured more than 500 middle school students from throughout the Sooner State.

Interpreters needed for upcoming BHS graduation ceremonies Officials at Bartlesville High School are looking for two interpreters to assist in the family section during upcoming commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2011. Graduation is scheduled for the evening of Friday, May 20 – beginning at 8 p.m. – at Custer

Stadium on the BHS campus. The event typically lasts 90 minutes. Those who are interested in serving as an interpreter can contact BHS principal Teri Brant via phone (918-336-3311 ext. 5052) or email ([email protected]).

B’ville Public Library to host lacemaking demonstration Thursday Members of the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma will demonstrate the art of lacemaking on Thursday at the Bartlesville Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend the free program, which is due to begin at 7 p.m. The Bartlesville Public Library is located at 600 S. Johnstone Ave. The Lacemakers will be demonstrating two techniques: bobbin lace and tatting. Bobbin lace is made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on bobbins to manage them. As the

Cheerleading tryouts slated for next week Tryouts for the Bartlesville High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads are set to take place on Friday, May 13. The tryouts will be preceded by a clinic which will be held from 3:304:30 p.m. each day from Tuesday through Thursday. The tryouts and clinic will be held in the old BHS gymnasium. All students who will be freshman through seniors within the Bartlesville Public School District during the upcoming 2011-12 academic year are invited to attend the clinic. Eligibility will be determined prior to the tryout. Those who attend the clinic and tryout are encouraged to wear shorts, t-shirts and tennis shoes. Those seeking additional information may contact Amanda White at Madison Middle School (918-333-3176).

work progresses, the weaving is held in place with pins set in a lace pillow. Tatting is a technique for making lace using a series of knots and loops. The Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma was organized by Deborah Beever, who wanted to share her love of lace and lacemaking. She owned and operated Lace & Such in Bartlesville for a number of years. The store carried lacemaking supplies and Beever gave classes there. The Guild became a charter chapter of The International Old Lacers, Inc.

in August 1992. They currently have 29 members across Oklahoma and Kansas. The Guild will teach beginning bobbin lace, beginning tatting, beginning crochet, and beginning knitting in Bartlesville on Tuesday evenings. For more information on the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma, visit their website at http://lacemakersoklahoma.weebly.com/. For more information about the program, please contact the Bartlesville Public Library at 918-338-4161.

Retirement ceremonies scheduled for exiting educators from throughout BPSD With the 2010-11 academic year set to conclude later this month, several retirement ceremonies have been scheduled. On Tuesday, May 10 – in the library at Jane Phillips Elementary School – the Eagles will bid farewell to physical education teacher Everett Adair, speech therapist Scott Kirshner and Title 1 reading instructor Patty Molina. The ceremony is set to take place from 3:45-5 p.m. After 36 years of teaching, Richard Kane Elementary School resource instructor Kay Baker Morris is due to retire. A special retirement ceremony for her has been scheduled for Thursday, May 12 – from 4-6 p.m. – in the Kane

library. Wayside Elementary School is set to honor outgoing principal Richard Dennis and second grade teacher Gail Spence with a special ceremony on Thursday, May 19. The event will be held in the Wayside library from 4-5:30 p.m. “After years of hard work and dedication,” notes the flyer circulated from Wayside and announcing the retirements of Dennis and Spence, “it’s time to take a permanent vacation.” Another principal will be making an exit as well. The retirement ceremony for Kane’s Beth Cook is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14 – from 4-5:30 p.m. – in the RETIREMENT - Continued to Page 7

Special opening event slated for new B’ville History Museum exhibit The history of “mom and pop” grocery stores in Washington County will soon be celebrated at the Bartlesville Area History Museum. A special exhibit focused on them is set to run from May through October. “The focus of the exhibit is the evolution and development from general stores to the neighborhood ‘mom and pops’ over approximately seven decades,” notes BAHM volunteer coordinator Jo Crabtree. A special grand opening event for the exhibit is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 12 – from 3-6 p.m. – at the Bartlesville Area History Museum, which is located at 501 S. Johnstone Ave. on the fifth floor. Everyone is invited to attend. On hand to speak during

the grand opening event will be Mike Mnich, the son of Mnich’s Grocery Store in west Bartlesville founder Gus Mnich. He will talk about his personal experiences in the grocery business and take questions as well. During the initial portion of the event on May 12, music from the 1950s will be played, and Moon Pies and RC Cola will be served, compliments of the Friends of the Bartlesville Area History Museum. In addition, the first 25 guests on hand for the event will receive a free loaf of bread courtesy of the Wonder Bread Company of Tulsa. Those who would like to learn more about the “mom and pop” grocery stores exhibit and special opening event – or anything else in regard to the Bartlesville Area History Museum – are encouraged to call (918) 338-4290.

2011 All-Schools Track Meet set to be off and running for elementary school students on May 13 at Custer Stadium A annual event for fourth and fifth grade students within the Bartlesville Public School District, the 2011 All-Schools Track Meet is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 13 at Custer Stadium on

the Bartlesville High School campus. The event, which is for fourth and fifth graders from the BPSD’s seven elementary schools, will span from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Project graduation will again offer safe celebration site for students Now in its 21st year, Project Graduation offers a safe environment for youngsters to gather and celebrate following Bartlesville High School commencement. This year’s event will again be held at the Washington Park Mall in Bartlesville and will be a fun-filled, all-night party without alcohol and drugs. The party will feature food, activities, games, music and prizes, all at no cost to the students. Project Graduation typically gets started at 11:30 p.m. on graduation night and lasts until 4 a.m. the next morning. The BHS Class of 2011 is scheduled to graduate on Friday, May 20, in a ceremony beginning at 8 p.m. at Custer Stadium. Project Graduation is supported by area businesses, civic groups, friends and parents of students within the Bartlesville Public School District. Pictured are those who are instrumental in helping put together this year’s Project Graduation event, including (clockwise from lower left) chairman Lisa Johnson and Heather Winters of Garfield’s Restaurant as well as Kendra Erwin and Karen Miller, both of Washington Park Mall. Garfield’s, which will help provide students with food throughout this year’s Project Graduation, has held one fundraising night to support the event and has another slated for May 12.

Stellar Sites Study Island http://www.studyisland.com Use the “Member Login.” · Student login information must be obtained from teach-

The Bartlesville Public School District offers a wide array of useful tools for students as well as parents. For some extra educational insight, give these web sites a look: PowerSchool http://www.bps-ok.org Click on the PowerSchool link toward the top of the home page. · Parents and legal guardians can check with office personnel at their student’s school to find out how to access PowerSchool. · Information on students - such as grades and attendance records available via PowerSchool. OAK PARK - Continued from Page 1

as the federal stimulus aid runs out for school districts throughout the country after the current 2010-11 academic year. In the last three years, Oklahoma legislators have cut funding for common education – which is defined as education for students from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade – by a combined $400 million. Board member Rhonda Parnell began to cry as she cast the first vote in favor of closing Oak Park, which originally opened in 1956. Though each of the votes was somberly cast, the decision was ultimately unanimous. Board president Doug Divelbiss called for a five-minute recess after the vote so the board members and all of those in attendance at the meeting – which included BPSD personnel and parents and supporters from Oak Park as well as media members – could collect themselves. “That’s probably the hardest decision,” said Divelbiss, who has served since 2006 and is the most experienced member of the board, “we’ll ever have to make as board members.” With the decision made, Oak Park will close at the end of the current academic year, which is due to

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conclude throughout the BPSD on Friday, May 27. As part of the action topic during Thursday evening’s special meeting, which took place in the Fine Arts Center hospitality room at BHS, new attendance boundaries were accepted to account for six elementary schools within the BPSD instead of the current seven. With the newly adopted changes, all of those students who lived in the Oak Park district, which is found in the far northwest corner of Bartlesville, will now be part of the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School district. In all, the newly configured map is expected to affect approximately 400 of the district’s estimated 5,900 students. The affected group includes approximately 200 students who live in the Oak Park neighborhood, 150 who live in other elementary school districts which have been slightly adjusted due to the reconfigurations, and another 50 at the secondary level who reside in altered areas regarding the middle school boundaries. Of Oak Park’s 262 students, 63 transfer into the school from either in or out of district. The new district attendance boundary maps – which reflect the changes made in the wake of the Oak Park closing – can be found on

the front page of the BPSD website at www.bps-ok.org. In the last three years, as cuts to state funding forced the district to make budget reductions, among the ways it realized cost savings was by cutting 23 full-time teaching positions. Even with the decision now made to close Oak Park, which will save the district $600,000 annually, more cuts will need to be made to account for the full $2.2 million. Among those reductions for the 2011-12 academic year could be the loss of another eight teaching positions for an estimated savings of $378,416. With Oklahoma legislators making continued cuts to common education over the past several years, the BPSD, like districts throughout the state, has become accustomed to tightening its belt. But with less fat to trim, the cuts become more and more painful, as reflected in the decision to close Oak Park. “I don’t want to vote ‘yes,’ and I don’t want to vote ‘no,’” said board vice president Ben Rainey prior to Thursday evening’s vote. “I don’t want to vote on this at all. I wish we weren’t in this situation at all.” The irony of the situation is that the BPSD has been in very CLOSING - Continued to Page 6

Upcoming spring concert to boast Irish flavor The upcoming 2011 spring concert for the Bartlesville High School Wind Symphony and the Bartlesville Mid-High School Symphonic Band will have a decidedly Irish flavor. Set to take place on Tuesday evening in the Fine Arts Center auditorium – beginning at 7 p.m. – the performance will feature pieces such as the second movement “Minstrels of the Kells” as well as unconventional instruments including Irish tin whistles. As a special treat, local Irish band Kilkenny Road will join the BHS Wind Symphony for a special performance of “Reelin’ and Jiggin.’” “It is great that some of the

students have had a chance to learn Irish whistle and that the entire band has learned a new rhythm and melodic style,” says Kilkenny Road’s Glen Schmidt. “Each member of our band can remember when Irish music was first introduced to them and how today we all share a strong passion for this lively and intricate music. We like to share that passion, and as a result, see the reward of a smiling face and a tapping foot. “If even one of these students, or even a member of the audience, comes away from this experience and pursues a new musical style or a new instrument, then we have accomplished a very rewarding goal.” The spring concert is expected

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solid financial standing for the past several years. The district’s “fund balance” – the money which it has on hand to pay its bills – has been healthy, in the neighborhood of $5 million. But continued cuts made to common education by state legislators – approximately 60 percent of the BPSD’s budget comes from state funding – have most assuredly been felt. The BPSD is expected to use at least $1 million from its “fund balance” to help ease the pains of state funding cuts during the 2011-12 academic year. But should the fund balance run too low, the district runs the risk of running out of money and not being able to pay its bills. District officials have been particularly conservative with their budget while meticulously watching their fund balance as they braced for the cuts from the state. State law requires public school districts to have balanced budgets. District officials and board members can be held legally accountable if they aren’t. “We can’t pay payroll with a bank loan,” said Divelbiss, speaking to the possibility of the district’s fund balance dipping precariously low. “We just can’t let that happen. “It’s unacceptable.” As Oak Park will now be closed, Wilson Elementary will soon hold a special welcoming event to properly greet the new incoming students and help them acclimate to their new building. Wilson is located in a growing area of Bartlesville and when it opens its doors for

to last 90 minutes. It is offered free to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Led by Wendy Benford and scheduled to take the stage first, the Mid-High School Symphonic Band is set to perform an arrangements of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” as well as the first movement to Holst’s “Second Suite in F for Military Band.” The BHS Wind Symphony, which is guided by the Bartlesville Public School District’s supervisor of instrumental music, is due to place four pieces in all. They will include “I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls,” which is a traditional Irish CONCERT - Continued to Page 7

the 2011-12 academic year, it will do so with six newly added classrooms, products of the $29.95 million school bond issue which voters passed in 2007. Questions in regard to transfers and transportation for students can be answered at each school as well as the district’s Education Service Center. Oak Park has 37 employees. As the BPSD has a natural attrition rate of approximately 50 to 60 employees in a given year, all of them should have the opportunity to take another position within the district. The Oak Park employees were informed of the board’s decision by BPSD administrators this morning. Though the decision to close Oak Park was obviously a difficult one, all of those associated with the BPSD remain confident in their ability to help the students in their care thrive. The district consistently boasts some of the top test scores in the state. When the latest Academic Performance Index scores were posted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education last fall, the BPSD had the third best score – a lofty 1,285 – among the 32 largest districts in the state. The OSDE uses the API to monitor the academic integrity of districts – and the schools which comprise them – throughout the state. A testing series which was originally implemented in 2002, the BPSD has seen its score improve every year. “We want every student in the district – all 5,900 of them – to have the best education possible,” said Rainey. “That will always be our goal, and we’ll work diligently to achieve it.”

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Everyone is invited to attend the free event, which is expected to last from 20 to 25 minutes. As it concludes, and all of the athletes and coaches have boarded the buses bound for Stillwater, a unit from the Bartlesville Police Department will lead them out of town. More than 4,000 athletes from across the state are expected to take part in the 42nd Annual Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games. During the three-day event – most of which will be held on the Oklahoma State University campus – athletes will compete in several activities, including aquatics, track and field, bocce, bowling, golf, horseshoes, motor activities, powerlifting, unified 3-on-3 basketball and unified softball. Former University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer will once again serve as the state Special Olympics head coach. The opening ceremonies are scheduled for Wednesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena and the closing

ceremonies are set for the morning of Friday, May 13. During their stay, the athletes will stay in the OSU dorms. One of the most popular activities during the games is a formal dance, which will be held on the Stillwater High School football field. “Everyone is excited,” says Sandy Bliss, a special education instructor at BHS as well as the Bartlesville Mid-High School who is in her 15th year as the BPSD Special Olympics coach. “This is our big event. The kids talk about it all year long and really look forward to going. “All of our athletes want to win a medal.” This year’s BPSD squad is comprised of 19 athletes, most of them from grades six through 12. The team includes Ashley Barham, Danielle Belbot, Alexis Drake, Becky Hammon, Nicole LeCoq, Keely Messerli, Victoria Needham, Baylee Ropp, Logan Chaney, Jeremiah Collins, James Droz,

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school library. All of the retirement ceremonies are free and open to all of those who would like to attend. Buck Vest began his teaching career in Bartlesville 31 years ago, and a surprise retirement party for him has been scheduled for Saturday, June 18. The evening’s events – which are scheduled to span from 4-11 p.m. – CONCERT - Continued from Page 6

song made popular by Enya; the second movement of Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in Eb for Military Band; and Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture.” Kilkenny Road will perform a reel entitled “Glass Island” as well. “The students and I are very excited to have this opportunity to perform some great music and do it beside such an outstanding band as Kilkenny Road,” says Claussen. “To get to come out and enjoy a free performance of this caliber – and with such an esteemed traditional Irish band as Kilkenny Road – should be a treat for everyone.”

Chris Ford, Corey Holmes, Dustin Holmes, Jack Kirkpatrick, Hunter Nickels, Daniel Rigsby, Nathan Shingleton and Jayse Wolfe. Coaches include Joyce Nickels, Janett Needham, Deb Ropp, Jonell Douglas, Annette Rigsby, Bob Burnett, Cody Wilson, Michael Gonzalez, Jerry Droz, Lisa and Jeremy Holmes, Darin and Teresa Messerli, and Bliss. Serving as chaperones on the trip to Stillwater will be Sue Garrison, Lari Castoe and Charlotte Leatherland. While in Stillwater, the BPSD contingency plans to dine at Eskimo Joe’s, enjoy a pizza party and take in some musical acts. Of course, before making its way to the games, the team is ready to revel in the Wednesday morning’s send-off event. “The send-off event is one of the highlights for the kids,” says Bliss. “They think they’re going to the Super Bowl. They feel like stars. “They truly appreciate the send-off event.”

are due to take place in Tulsa and will include dinner at McNellie’s as well as a Drillers minor league baseball game at nearby ONEOK Field. Game time – the Drillers will be playing host to the Arkansas Travelers – is set for 7 p.m. and the group honoring Vest will be set up in the terrace area. Tickets are priced at $7 apiece for admission into the terrace area. Buck began teaching within the BPSD in 1985. Preceding Tuesday’s spring concert will be the Bartlesville Instrumental Music Department’s annual “Night of Percussion” show which is due to take place Monday evening in the Fine Arts Center auditorium as well. The concert, which is free to the public, is due to begin at 7:30 p.m. Performing will be students from grades six through 12 from throughout the BPSD. On stage will be the BHS Percussion Ensemble as well as the BHS Steel Drum Band. The youngsters are due to showcase a wide array of music ranging from Latin to ragtime, thus proving just how diverse percussion music can be.

Bartlesville Public School District Activities (May 6-12, 2011) Friday, May 6 *** TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK *** No Spirit Day in May (Kane) Student council filing for new officers (Central) Algebra I and Geometry EOI testing (TBA) (Madison) AP exams (TBA) (BHS) Baseball: Varsity at Class 6A regionals (TBA) Cap and gown distribution in Hospitality Room (TBA) (BHS) EOI make-up exams (TBA) (Mid-High School) Percussion rehearsal at Fine Arts Center (TBA) Eighth grade Team 2 locker clean-out (8:15 a.m.) (Central) Soccer: Varsity boys and girls in second round of Class 6A playoffs (TBA) Tennis: Varsity girls at Class 6A state tournament (TBA) 2011 Mid-High School Awards Assembly in Mid-High School auditorium (9:30 a.m.) Madison Parent Support Group meeting (noon) 2011 BHS Choir Banquet (6 p.m.) Fifth grade instrument fair in Central cafeteria (6 p.m.) (Central) 2011 Bruin Bash at Mid-High School (7 p.m.) Saturday, May 7 Tennis: Varsity girls at Class 6A state tournament (TBA) Track: Varsity boys and girls at Class 6A regional meet (TBA) Central and Madison bands travel to Branson, Mo. (TBA) Central orchestra travels to Frontier City (TBA) Percussion rehearsal at Fine Arts Center (TBA) SAT testing at BHS (TBA) Sunday, May 8 Percussion rehearsal at Fine Arts Center (TBA) Monday, May 9 Student council campaigning (Central) AP exams at BHS (TBA) EOI exams at Mid-High School (TBA) Percussion rehearsal at Fine Arts Center (TBA) Play practice after school (TBA) (Central) Ranch Heights fifth graders tour Madison (TBA) Tennis: Varsity boys at Class 6A regional tournament (TBA) Golf: Varsity boys at Class 6A state tournament (8 a.m.) Wayside Parent Support Association meeting (9:15 a.m.) Fourth grade to Bartlesville Museum (10 a.m.) (Wilson) Staff lunch provided by Central Parent Support Group (11 a.m.) Reading Counts pizza parties (11:15 a.m.) (Wayside) Sixth and seventh grade dance at Youth Canteen (6:30 p.m.) (Madison) Percussion Concert in Fine Arts Center auditorium (7 p.m.)

“So many shining moments”

Tuesday, May 10 AP exams at BHS (TBA) EOI exams at Mid-High School (TBA) Fourth and fifth graders visit Oklahoma City (TBA) (Wayside)

District Word of the Month:

Effort

Fourth graders visit Claremore (TBA) (Hoover) Hoover fifth graders tour Madison (TBA) Play practice after school (TBA) (Central) Student council campaigning (Central) Bruins for Christ in library (7:20 a.m.) (Madison) Golf: Varsity boys at Class 6A state tournament (8 a.m.) Tennis: Junior high boys at Class 6A state tournament (8 a.m.) First grade visits Caney (Kan.) Zoo (9 a.m.) (Jane Phillips) Parent support group meeting in main office conference room (1 p.m.) (Mid-High School) 2010-11 yearbooks distributed (2:30 p.m.) (Central) Retirement ceremony for Everett Adair, Scott Kirschner and Patty Molina in library (3:455 p.m.) (Jane Phillips) Sixth and seventh grade end of year party at Youth Canteen (6:30 p.m.) (Central) Cub Scouts meeting (6:30 p.m.) (Jane Phillips) First grade music program (7 p.m.) (Wilson) BHS/Mid-High School Band Concert in Fine Arts Center auditorium (7 p.m.) Wednesday, May 11 Fifth grade “Ag Day” (Wilson) Algebra I and geometry EOI testing (TBA) (Madison) AP exams (TBA) (BHS) Baseball: Varsity boys at Class 6A state tournament (TBA) EOI exams (TBA) (Mid-High School) Fourth grade growth and development program (TBA) (Jane Phillips) Play practice after school (TBA) (Central) Student council campaigning (Central) Seventh grade Team 1 locker cleanout (8:15 a.m.) (Central) Algebra I EOI (8:30 a.m.) (Central) Fifth grade “Ag Safety Day” at Dewey Fairgrounds (9 a.m.) (Kane) Fourth grade to Bartlesville Museum (10 a.m.) Reading Counts McDonald’s Lunch (11:30 a.m.) (Wayside) Yearbook signing party in cafeteria (3 p.m.) (Central) Editing, writing, design and Girl Scouts meeting (5:30 p.m.) (Jane Phillips)

photography by David Austin, Bartlesville Public School District’s community relations coordinator, unless otherwise noted

Thursday, May 12 Algebra I and geometry EOI testing (TBA) (Madison) Algebra I EOI (TBA) (Central) AP exams (TBA) (BHS) Baseball: Varsity boys at Class 6A state tournament (TBA) EOI exams (TBA) (Mid-High School) Play dress rehearsal after school (TBA) (Central) Student council meeting in library (7:45 a.m.) (Central) Seventh grade Team 2 locker cleanout (8:15 a.m.) (Central) Student council elections (8:30 a.m.) (Central) Parent support group meeting in hospitality room (noon) (BHS) Teacher appreciation meeting (noon) (Wayside) 2011 Hoover Senior Reception in library (3:45-4:45 p.m.) Retirement ceremony for Kay Baker Morris in library (4-6 p.m.) (Kane) Second grade music program (7 p.m.) (Wilson) BHS/Mid-High School Orchestra Concert in Fine Arts Center auditorium (7 p.m.)

On a monthly basis, the Bartlesville Public School District designates a word (or words) which students and staff members are encouraged to incorporate into their respective lifestyles as a habit. The word of the month for April is “effort,” which means “the use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion; achievement.” The BPSD releases a new habit word (or words) monthly from August through May.